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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I - The Akha Way 1988-1990.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does dreaming of a dog on the roof mean?
(a) The dog is a sign of a stranger coming to the village.
(b) The dog is waiting for the new moon.
(c) The dog is scared of an evil spirit and climbed on the roof.
(d) The dog did not keep out an evil spirit and it is roaming in the village.

2. What is the order of importance for people in the village?
(a) The headman, grandfathers, fathers, males of any age, women.
(b) Father, oldest son, mother, other sons.
(c) The headman, fathers, mothers, boys, girls.
(d) Grandparents, parents, male children, female children.

3. Li-yan is the first in her family to do what?
(a) Witness the birth of a child.
(b) Own land.
(c) Go to school.
(d) Reach such a high level in primary school.

4. What does Li-yan eat that keeps her feeling full?
(a) Chili flakes.
(b) Rice.
(c) Chicken.
(d) Tea leaves.

5. According to Akha tradition, what must a baby do before it is truly born?
(a) Cry three times.
(b) Be passed around to every woman in the room.
(c) Roll over.
(d) Grab its mother's finger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language do the children in Teacher Zhang's school want to learn?

2. What does Li-yan give Teacher Zhang as a gift of respect?

3. What does A-ma give Li-yan for her headdress?

4. What is the one good omen when Deh-ja goes into labor?

5. What is every woman expected to do after she gives birth?

(see the answer key)

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